SmartPath

让学生为大学和职业做好准备

Homestead Senior High College Club students visit Bethune-Cookman University.

对于迈阿密戴德县公立学校的大多数学生来说, 这里是美国最大也是最贫穷的地区之一.S.在美国，上大学仍然是一个梦想. 始于2008年, AG亚游集团官方网站’s SmartPath is an initiative that aims to embed a college-going culture in high schools, empowering low-income and first-generation students to graduate and successfully prepare for college and 职业生涯. SmartPath is changing the lives of students in five public senior high schools in Miami-Dade. AG亚游集团官方网站试点学校的大学入学人数增加了34%, 自从我们在2013年扩张以来, there has been a continued 21% increase in college enrollment rates across all SmartPath schools.

SmartPath为学生提供以下服务:

1. Booker T. 华盛顿高级中学
2. 霍姆斯特德高中
3. 迈阿密杰克逊高中
4. 迈阿密西北高中
5. 迈阿密高中 

学生们参加了一次全州范围的大学之旅.

SmartPath活动包括:

• 大学俱乐部 & 教室里上课
• 大学实地考察
• 大学博览会 & 演讲
• FAFSA马拉松工作坊
• 带薪暑期实习

在学校里  

大学俱乐部 & 教室里上课 serve students in grades 9-12 providing an emphasis on developing academic and college readiness skills. College Club lessons cover a wide range of topics including college research, 论文写作, 考试技能, 提高学习技能. 工具, 比如职业评估, are also used to help students realize the importance of graduation in order to achieve a college education. 我们SmartPath 大学社团指南 提供一个课程集合, 工具, and resources all faculty members may utilize throughout the school year to inform and prepare students for success in college and career. 

大学实地考察 allow students in 9-12 grades to travel outside their own neighborhoods, 很多都是第一次, 体验大学校园生活.  These visits prove vital as they allow students to gain first-hand knowledge of college and include workshops on academic expectations, 职业生涯, 学生服务, 财政援助. College visits can be to local colleges and universities, as well as out-of-county.

FAFSA 马拉松研讨会 are critical in providing information to access federal student aid and scholarships.  通过与迈阿密戴德学院的合作, 大学财政援助人员一对一工作, 在学校的计算机实验室, helping hundreds of parents and students complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application.  Engaging parents is crucial as many do not realize that college is a viable financial option for their children.  This is significant as research shows that FAFSA completion by first-generation and/or economically disadvantaged students greatly increases their chances of going to college.

带薪暑期实习 introduce students to 职业生涯 and a work environment all-the-while receiving on-going support from the SmartPath Program Director. 安置前, 学生们接受工作礼仪方面的培训, 专业, 基本的工作技能.

通往大学的智慧之路通往成功

• 飞行员 ►5年业绩:
  • 34% 提高SmartPath学校的大学入学率, 显著超过对比学校的成绩, 哪一种收益只有2%
  • 30% increase in college persistence rates at SmartPath schools versus a decrease of 8% in students from comparison schools
• 扩张 ►3年业绩:
  • 21% continued increase in college enrollment rates across all SmartPath schools

• 2021-2022学年 ►结果:
  • 100% of students surveyed responded that after attending a SmartPath College Club meeting, they are more interested in graduating high school and applying to college, 技校或在职培训.
  • 100% of students surveyed stated that after attending a virtual college field trip, 他们觉得自己为上大学做了更多的准备, 大学过程和/或高等教育计划.

  • 100% of the students surveyed reported that after attending a College and Career Lesson, 他们获得了关于大学和/或职业的新知识.

  • 100% of the summer interns stated that their internship experiences helped them gain skills that prepared them for future jobs and employment.

学生感言:

"During the classroom presentations, I have learned a lot about college and my options. Ms. K was also very detailed about grades and graduation requirements.——JM，布克·T·华盛顿

"This club has helped open my eyes more to the college and career world and also given me the opportunity to help others in different situations learn to love college.   - LM，迈阿密SHS

"What I learned during my internship is the importance of time management as well as why mental health practices are important. I also learned about diligence and how much effort it takes to execute a non-profit organization. I learned about different math concepts as well as all 16 of the United Nations’ Social Development Goals.——JA，迈阿密杰克逊SHS

For more information, please contact SmartPath Program Manager Vanessa Gonzalez 305-968-8976 vgonzalez@knowledge-gate.com. 

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